Description
A comforting chicken soup packed with health-boosting ingredients perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Toss in the chopped onions, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté these veggies until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for just another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and crank up the heat to bring it to a boil.
- Add in the cooked shredded chicken, turmeric, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the kale (or spinach) and the juice of one lemon just before serving.
Notes
This soup stores well and can be frozen for later use. Prep veggies ahead for a quicker cooking experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, anti-inflammatory, healthy soup, comfort food, easy recipe